Norwich University of the Arts NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS Evening Caretaker Norwichuniarts @NorwichUniArts @NUAnews Norwich University of the Arts Supporting Information We are one of the great British art schools: a specialist creative arts university that draws on 175 years of history, with our focus on the future and the role of creativity in addressing global challenges and opportunities We celebrate diversity and believe it to be at the core of any creative endeavour Whatever your background, identity and prior experience, wherever you are from, we want you to bring your whole self to work each day, in an environment that recognises your unique contribution You will work in the heart of Norwich We are proud of our award-winning campus, which has played a pivotal role in regenerating an exciting quarter of the city Our 21st century teaching spaces and workshops are housed in renovated buildings with medieval, Victorian and Edwardian heritage NUA won the Outstanding Estates Strategy Award at the 2018 Times Higher Leadership and Management Awards Ninety-four per cent of our graduates are in work or further study six months after graduation, and NUA won a Guardian University Award for Employability and Entrepreneurship in 2019 for our innovative ‘gamification’ of careers advice You will find our graduates in key positions across and beyond the creative sector and industries There are of course Oscar nominees and BAFTA winners, but also rising stars who are honoured across the creative industries: from D&AD Pencil winners, to emerging fine artists, photographers and fashion designers We understand that making career choices requires careful consideration We hope that as you learn about us you will be inspired by our ambitions for the future In choosing to work at Norwich University of the Arts you will join a community of creative academics, technicians and professional experts who are committed to delivering exceptional creative arts education, research and knowledge exchange You will work in a stimulating and critically engaged workplace, where creativity of all our students will develop because of your commitment Prof Simon Ofield-Kerr Vice Chancellor We are renowned for our teaching quality NUA has been praised for how we encourage our students through “experimentation, creative risk-taking and teamworking.” We were named University of the Year for Student Retention by the Sunday Times 2020 Good University Guide for the support we offer pre-enrolment to postgraduation In 2021 we were ranked second in the World Brand Society’s league of Design Education Institutions of the Year We won one award, came second in another, and were third in the University of the Year category at the 2020 WhatUni Student Choice Awards For further information on NUA and our Community please view our website www.nua.ac.uk Norwich University of the Arts Evening Caretaker 37 hours per week/ working Monday to Thursday 5.00pm to 11.30 pm and Saturdays 8.30 to 7.30 pm £17,901 to £18,529 per annum Committed to equality and valuing diversity NUA is committed to being an inclusive community that offers equality of opportunity and enables our staff and students to flourish and succeed, regardless of their background or personal circumstances Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded in everything that we We celebrate the diversity of our backgrounds, cultures and actions, promoting art and design as a catalyst of social change As such, we are champions for the creative arts; empowering all of our students to be valued and productive members of society, with ambitions to change the world We are seeking to recruit an Evening Caretaker to undertake general caretaking duties and be responsible, as part of a small team, for looking after the University Buildings The duties are varied and will include unloading and delivery of goods, fire alarm tests, un-setting/setting alarms, record keeping, cleaning, painting and working from ladders, steps and towers You will also carry out security duties including locking and securing of buildings The ability to work independently and flexibly, with excellent interpersonal skills, a conscientious, professional attitude and the ability to drive the University van is essential You will join the 24/7 call out rota and therefore you must live within 20 minutes of the University premises Closing date: 5.00pm on Thursday 13th January Interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th January Norwich University of the Arts Job description Evening Caretaker Reports to: Duty Manager Job purpose Undertake general caretaking duties and ensure the security of the Estate Main responsibilities • Undertake general caretaking duties including the clearing of guttering, drains and sewers • Security of the Estate, including the setting of the alarm system and correctly responding to any incident or emergency • Be a member of the Estates Team 24/7 Call Out rota • Undertake general portering duties • Drive the University Van as required • Carry out testing of the Fire Alarm System and assist with fire drills • Work other shift patterns, including Sundays as required • Work overtime as required • Assist with cleaning duties • Undertake duties requiring the use of ladders, steps and towers • Assist the Maintenance Team in the execution of their duties • Undertake first aid training and provide cover as required • Assist with such other duties as the Estates Coordinator, Estates Manager or Assistant Estates Manager may need from time to time Norwich University of the Arts Further information Equality, Diversity and Inclusion All members of staff are required to support the University’s policy on equality, diversity and inclusion and to ensure that their work practices reflect that commitment Health & Safety All members of staff are responsible for ensuring their procedures and practices are compliant with the University’s Health and Safety Policy Policies & Procedures To comply with any policy and procedure as regularly updated and published on the intranet applicable to your role, e.g Confidentiality, Data Protection, IT Acceptable Use, Disaster Recovery, Quality Management and Enhancement procedures etc Staff Development Participate in Staff Appraisal and Development Review and Staff Development and Training activities as well as maintaining own subject knowledge Engage with the Higher Education Academy Professional Recognition Scheme as agreed with the line manager Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of work Variation to Job Description Norwich University of the Arts reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of its employees within the general conditions of service The duties and responsibilities outlined above will be periodically reviewed and may be altered as the changing needs of the University may require Norwich University of the Arts Person Specification Evening Caretaker Essential • Full driving licence and the ability to drive the NUA van • First Aid Certificate or willingness to achieve one • The ability to work independently and flexibly with minimal supervision • Must be willing to join the 24/7 Call Out Team rota and be able to respond on site within 20 minutes of call out • Conscientious and professional attitude with excellent interpersonal skills as the role involves regular contact with students • Ability to test, set and react to fire/intruder alarm systems • Ability to maintain accurate record systems (eg fire inspections) Desirable • Previous experience of caretaking in an education environment • Previous experience in using all forms of cleaning equipment and materials • General maintenance skills Norwich University of the Arts General Information Terms and Conditions of Appointment On appointment, the successful candidate will receive a full statement of terms and conditions for Professional Services staff The main conditions are summarised below Duties Within this pack you will find a job description outlining the duties and responsibilities for this role It is anticipated that the duties will be undertaken on campus in Norwich (subject to current Government Guidance) Starting Date As a member of the scheme, you would be provided with a secure future retirement income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations There is also cover in the event of early retirement on the grounds of permanent ill-health, redundancy or business efficiency Plus you have the option, on retirement, to exchange part of your pension for some tax-free cash From the moment you join, the benefits of the pension scheme also include life cover and family benefits for partners and children in the event of your death As a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme you have the security of these valuable benefits at a relatively low cost to you This post is available on an indefinite basis and we anticipate that it will start from February 2022 You can find out more about the pension scheme by visiting the Norfolk Pension Fund website at https://www.norfolkpensionfund.org Hours of Work Interview Expenses The standard hours of work for professional services staff is 37 hours per week and any additional hours as are necessary for the proper discharge of your duties and responsibilities The hours for this post are 37 hours per week for XXX weeks per year Monday to Thursday 5.00pm to 11.30pm and Saturdays 8.30 am to 7.30 pm If it is necessary for you to travel to the main campus for your interview or a site visit, reasonable travel and incidental expenses will be reimbursed You will need to provide receipts for expenses claimed However, if you are offered the position and decline the offer, expenses may not be reimbursed Salary Right to Work in the United Kingdom This post is on an incremental salary scale The salary for this post is Grade 2, which is from £17,901 to £18,529 per annum It is anticipated that the starting salary will be at the beginning of the salary scale The successful candidate will normally move up the scale points within the Grade on 1st September each year, after completion of the relevant service period Annual Leave There is an annual holiday entitlement of 22 days rising to 25 days after years’ service, plus statutory days (pro rata) In addition, the University may grant or concessionary days leave per year when the University is closed Your salary will include an allowance for holiday which will be taken out of term time As part of the University’s recruitment process, we will check that all prospective employees are eligible to work in the UK prior to them commencing employment If you are unsure of your right to work you can use the Gov.uk visa checking tool to establish your eligibility and options relating to visas Please be aware that all visa routes have their own eligibility criteria and not all roles/applicants would be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route Offers of Employment All provisional offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, verification of qualifications, satisfactory references and completion of a medical assessment process Pension Referees Employees have the benefit of joining an excellent defined benefit pension scheme which builds up a pension on a “Career Average” salary basis to which the University currently contributes an additional 21.1% References will not normally be taken up unless a provisional offer of employment is made All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references Norwich University of the Arts Application and Recruitment Process Job Description and Person Specification Submission of Application Form Within this pack you will find the job description and person specification for the post for your consideration before you complete your application form Please submit your completed application form to jobs@nua.ac.uk The closing date for this vacancy is: • The Job Description provides information about the main duties and responsibilities for the position It also explains the purpose of the post • The Person Specification sets out information about the characteristics that are essential and desirable to perform the duties in the job description eg knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications that the ideal candidate will have to enable them to fulfil the duties of the role Candidates will only be shortlisted if they demonstrate in their application that they meet all the essential criteria Thursday 13th January at 5.00pm We regret we are unable to accept late applications Interview Arrangements Interviews will normally be held on campus However, should the situation and Government guidance change, interviews may initially be held remotely followed by a second stage on site visit Application Form If you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted by a member of the Human Resources Team We ask that applicants complete the application form in full and as clearly as possible The date of the interview will be: The application form is the first stage in the recruitment and selection process and is a key element in being short-listed for an interview and the possible offer of a job Submission of Curriculum Vitae You may, if you wish, submit a CV with your application form However, we are unable to accept CVs without a fully completed application form Equal Opportunities Monitoring As part of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we undertake equal opportunities monitoring of our workforce and applicants to enable us to evaluate the effectiveness of our policies and procedures Thursday 20th January 2022 If your application is unsuccessful on this occasion you will be advised by email Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback for applicants Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK For the successful candidate the copy will be held on the personal confidential file Documents obtained for unsuccessful shortlisted applicants will be destroyed 12 months after the end of the relevant recruitment process To assist with this commitment, you are asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form Information provided will be treated as confidential and will be used in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act as set out in the Job Applicant Privacy Notice We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your interest in this position and to wish you success with your application If you have any queries regarding any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Human Resources Team by emailing jobs@nua.ac.uk